sbush103116 7 Posted October 30, 2016 New to the forum surgery date Halloweenday. Excited nervous happy sad etc: I will take all ideas, suggestion, and info Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted October 30, 2016 Make sure you have a good before photo so that you will have something to compare it with after surgery. When you go to the hospital request a trapeze bar above your hospital bed. It will help you get up after surgery. Less painful on your stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunkissed619 2 Posted October 30, 2016 My surgery date is October 31st too. Going in for gastric bypass following a lap band leak and removal about a year ago. Am at my highest weight now but was able to be successful with my LB before it leaked so looking forward to working my "new permanent tool." Am on liquids now, had my pre-op yesterday and check in Monday at 6:45 am. Based on everyone's suggestions and lots of YouTube videos I have picked up Biotene, Gas X strips, Chapstick, and comfy pants for the hospital and will be taking one of my own pillows. I downloaded a timer app to remind me to drink and have picked up multiple types of flavored and unflavored Protein powders, shakes, Water flavorers, Soups that can be blended, and vitamin patches to get me through the first few days of being home. I'm having surgery at Kaiser South Bay by Dr. Robert Zane and if all goes well should only have to stay in the hospital one night. Good Luck to you on your surgery and I look forward to sharing our stories when we are on the losing side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marieac2 85 Posted October 30, 2016 Great attitude!! Let me know how the surgery went & how you coped. I'll be praying for you! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmg19881015 20 Posted October 30, 2016 New to the forum surgery date Halloweenday. Excited nervous happy sad etc: I will take all ideas, suggestion, and info Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Im also scheduled for Halloween! I'm so exited/nervous my check in time is 8 am my starting weight was Hw-217 Cw-201. Hope all goes well with you. Good luck, keep us updated I will as well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbush103116 7 Posted October 30, 2016 Thank you all for your support❤️ Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marieac2 85 Posted October 30, 2016 Rmg19881015 I'm 212 so we can compare notes on our journey!! 16 days I start my liquid diet. mayo uses Optifast, I hope I like it, it's expensive, $230 for2 weeks!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle50 2 Posted October 30, 2016 New to the forum surgery date Halloweenday. Excited nervous happy sad etc: I will take all ideas, suggestion, and info Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Im also scheduled for Halloween! I'm so exited/nervous my check in time is 8 am my starting weight was Hw-217 Cw-201. Hope all goes well with you. Good luck, keep us updated I will as well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Keep us posted! I'm starting at the same weight as you are. I am still in the preop stage. Hoping to have surgery in Late Feb or March 2017!! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunkissed619 2 Posted November 3, 2016 How's everyone doing? My surgery was Monday and I was released Tuesday. I have to say coming home and off the iv meds has been hard and I'm in quite a bit of pain. Looking forward to it being like a month from now lol! Hope everyone's surgery went well. We're on the losing side yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marieac2 85 Posted November 13, 2016 Hang in there, it can only get better! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
